If you have not yet registered for one of the Stormwater Conference dates, the registration fee will increase from $150 to $175 October 1! If your township is having difficulty complying with your current MS4 permit, has new employees wanting…
Pension Aid Amounts for 2022 Announced 
The Office of Auditor General has released the 2022 Pension State Aid Unit Values. The adjusted unit value for 2022 is $4,918.4631 and the revised unit value is $5,180.4519. State aid will be transferred via ACH payment to municipalities September…
Townships Among Recipients for CFA Awards 
Yesterday, the Commonwealth Financing Authority announced approvals for 130 Act 13 projects in 40 counties, worth $18.2 million. Many townships are among the recipients. Awards were made in the following categories: Flooding mitigation: 10 projects for $2.4 million Greenways, Trails,…
PA Awarded $240 million for Water Infrastructure Improvements 
Pennsylvania was awarded $240 million for water infrastructure improvements as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funds will help communities access clean drinking water, improve wastewater treatment, and clean up pollution. The funds will be distributed through PENNVEST.
PSATS Submits Comments on State Water Plan Revisions 
PSATS has submitted comments to the state Department of Environmental Protection on the Draft 2022 Pennsylvania State Water Plan. The plan identifies regional and statewide water resources priorities and recommends actions to address them. PSATS emphasized that the plan’s recommendations…
PennDOT Data Shows Roundabout Reduce Fatalities 
The state Department of Transportation data show that fatalities, injuries, and crashes decreased at about 33 locations that were previously traffic signals or stop sign intersections. The data shows that suspected serious injuries dropped by 76%, suspected minor injuries decreased…
Violence Intervention & Prevention Grants Available 
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is accepting applications for two new violence intervention and prevention programs. 1. Violence Intervention and Prevention Competitive Grants Program: Applications must be submitted by October 12 for…
PA Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.2% 
The state Department of Labor and Industry has announced that Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for August was 4.2%, down from 4.3% in July, and the lowest rate since June 2000. The national unemployment rate was up slightly to 3.7%. Click here for the press…
PHFA Mixed-Use Development Projects RFP
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has issued a Request for Proposals for new construction or rehabilitation of mixed-use projects seeking financial support. Townships are eligible to apply for funding provided through the Community Revitalization Fund Program. The deadline is November…
Reminder: Cybersecurity Summit Slated for September 28-29
The Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Summit is being held September 28-29 at Harrisburg University. Join hundreds of leaders and security experts from the federal, state, and local governments, universities, and leading technology companies for this year’s hybrid summit. The theme is “All…
